The Spider Sword (Magical Sword):

In many ways, this weapon defied description. It can be used as a heavy
bladed sword or it can be separated into two weapons which are about the
same size as long blade sabers and are designed to be wielded together.
Most wielders use the weapon as two sabers. The command word of "Sertra"
causes the two weapons yo separate and must simply be placed together to
recombine. Unless the command word is given, the two weapons cannot be
separated. Many wielders has used "Object Read" to determine the command
word.

The appearance of this sword is quite interesting which echoes its interesting
features. The basic color of the sword is matte black. The two blades are
triangular with a gap between the two blades. Each blade is covered with
spider web patterns in silver. The blades both come to a very sharp point
and are very sharp. There are two separate handles which almost touch which
separate when the weapon is split into two swords. The handles are comfortable
to use when they are together and when separated into two weapons. Because
as a bastard sword,

the weapon is designed to be used two handed, the handles are long.
The hand guard is a bar covered with spider webs and a small carving of
a spider on either side of the quillons of the hand guard. On the outside
of one side of the hand guard is a spider which has a red hourglass design
on the belly. While not part of the original creation of the sword, there
is a scabbard made for the sword which is made from black silk (Legends
say spider silk) and has the design of spider webs embroidered in it.

It is believed by some scholars that the weapon was originally created
for a High Priest of Tark the Spider Goddess but this has never been proven
although the design of the weapon supports this. The sword has passed through
a variety of hands over its long history. Surprisingly, this has included
both villains and heroes. Several Assassins have called the weapon theirs
and a psi-mystic adventuress named Lady Moonstone once called the weapon
hers. She is well known to have saved several villages from raiders. The
weapon is believed to be about a thousand years old.

In spite of the unusual design of the weapon, it is fairly conventional
in enchantment. The weapons are enchanted to be indestructible. The blades
are both enchanted to be incredibly sharp and more often inflicts mortal
wounds than normal blades. Like most magical weapons, the weapons are of
exquisite craftsmanship. The ability for a smith, even a Dwarven one, to
create a weapon which is well balanced in both modes can be described as
one of the greatest successes in craftsmanship ever known. One item that
is surprising is that the weapon are not enchanted to poison others although
many wielders have coated the blades with poison. A final feature is that
the spider which is mounted on the hand guard can animate and attack when
commanded. While the blades are not poisoned, the spider is quite venomous.
It is similar in nature to the Phoenix on the Staff of the Phoenix and
is believed to have been created in a similar fashion to Guardian Stones.
It is believed that if the spider is destroyed, it will crumble into dust
so wielders are very careful with the spider. It is also believed that
there may have been two spiders at one time. The spider is controlled by
the wielders will and is usually used for surprise attacks.

The spider is about the same size as a tarantula.
A.R. Rating: 12 S.D.C. / Hit Points: 40, All S.D.C. is
restored when it connects back on the sword.
Speed: 12
Attacks: One per melee Bonuses: +1 to Strike and +3 to
Dodge.
Damage: Bite inflicts 1D6 S.D.C. damage (+4D6 For Poison unless
successful save against poison [14 or higher] is made).
Special Abilities: Prowl 70% and can Climb at 85%/80%